Tile flooring cost in Amarillo, TX
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (200 sq ft)
- $2,050 – $9,100
- Per sq ft
- $10.50 – $45.50
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- −10%
- US $6,200
- Rank of 300 metros
- #254
- 1 = most expensive
If you want to install a tile floor in Amarillo, plan on $2,050 to $9,100 for 200 sq ft, all in. Per sq ft, that is $10.50 to $45.50 for materials and labor, with the permit on top. The local midpoint runs 10% lower than the national one. Tile and stone setters earn a median of $22.61 an hour in the Amarillo area, 16% below the US median of $26.77.
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Estimated cost for 200 sq ft in Amarillo, TX, standard level
$4,150 to $6,950
About $21 to $35 per sq ft before permits. Labor is about 38% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $2,250 | $4,700 |
| Labor | $1,950 | $2,250 |
| Permits and fees | $0 | $0 |
| Total | $4,150 | $6,950 |
Cost breakdown for 200 sq ft in Amarillo, TX
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $380 | $3,450 | $6,550 | 62% |
| Labor | $1,700 | $2,100 | $2,500 | 38% |
| Permits and fees | $0 | $0 | $0 | 0% |
| Total | $2,050 | $5,550 | $9,100 | 100% |
Why Amarillo prices look the way they do
We price the labor side from BLS wage data for 2 trades: tile and stone setters at 85%, construction laborers at 15%. Weighted together, Amarillo wages are 0.84 times the national level. Labor makes up about 38% of the midpoint estimate (40% at national prices). BLS does not publish this trade for the metro, so we used the Texas statewide median.
On the materials line, the BEA goods price index for the Amarillo metro is 93.8 (US = 100). The midpoint materials bill for 200 sq ft comes to $3,450, compared with $3,700 at national prices. Permit and inspection fees are scaled by the broader index (91.8) and land at $0 to $0.
Data note: 85% of the labor weighting for this project uses a statewide median because BLS has no published metro figure for that trade in Amarillo. The wage table below marks each row.
Why two Amarillo quotes can differ
Tile type
Porcelain runs $15-$50 per sq ft installed. Luxury vinyl tile is $4-$16 (HomeGuide).
Labor
Labor starts around $5 per sq ft for the simplest jobs and tops $20 for patterns or premium tile.
Tile alone
Tile costs $2-$35 per sq ft before installation, which is what makes the range so wide.
Planning more than one job in Amarillo?
Because every project leans on different trades, Amarillo's wage level does not move all prices equally. Against the US midpoint, shower pan runs −11% and laminate flooring −16%.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hardwood flooring | 500 sq ft | $4,750 – $10,900 | −13% |
| Laminate flooring | 500 sq ft | $1,650 – $5,900 | −16% |
| Bathroom remodel | 45 sq ft | $4,150 – $20,600 | −11% |
| Shower pan | 1 pan | $810 – $2,500 | −11% |
How Amarillo compares
Contractors rarely work more than an hour or two from home, so the neighboring metros set a rough ceiling and floor for your quotes. Midpoints for 200 sq ft range from $5,300 to $5,600 across Amarillo and its five closest metros.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Amarillo, TXthis page | $2,050 – $9,100 | $5,550 | |
| Lubbock, TX125 miles | $2,050 – $9,050 | $5,550 | level |
| Midland, TX220 miles | $2,050 – $9,100 | $5,600 | level |
| Santa Fe, NM230 miles | $1,800 – $8,800 | $5,300 | −5% |
| Abilene, TX230 miles | $2,050 – $9,100 | $5,550 | level |
| Odessa, TX235 miles | $2,050 – $9,100 | $5,550 | level |
| Texas (statewide) | $2,100 – $9,400 | $5,750 | +3% |
| United States | $2,400 – $10,000 | $6,200 | +11% |
Across 300 US metros, Amarillo comes in at #254 from the top. The priciest is Honolulu, HI at $8,050; the cheapest is Little Rock, AR at $5,150 (midpoints, 200 sq ft). Statewide, Amarillo is 3% below the Texas figure.
Other Texas metros
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dallas, TX | 4,049,800 jobs | $2,150 – $9,800 | $6,000 | +7% |
| Houston, TX | 3,289,720 jobs | $2,100 – $9,600 | $5,850 | +5% |
| Austin, TX | 1,293,690 jobs | $2,100 – $9,150 | $5,600 | +1% |
| San Antonio, TX | 1,126,880 jobs | $2,000 – $9,000 | $5,500 | −1% |
| El Paso, TX | 339,120 jobs | $2,050 – $9,050 | $5,550 | level |
| McAllen, TX | 296,700 jobs | $2,050 – $9,050 | $5,550 | −1% |
Cities with a workforce like Amarillo's
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Amarillo against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Appleton, WI | 124,230 jobs | $2,650 – $10,000 | $6,350 | +14% |
| Rochester, MN | 122,980 jobs | $2,900 – $10,500 | $6,700 | +20% |
| Duluth, MN | 124,710 jobs | $2,950 – $10,500 | $6,700 | +20% |
| Midland, TX | 122,180 jobs | $2,050 – $9,100 | $5,600 | level |
Cost by quality level and size in Amarillo
Three bands are cut from the same cited range and localized for Amarillo wages and prices. They overlap on purpose: a good standard job and a modest premium job can cost the same. The grid below prices the same bands at 3 common sizes.
Basic
$2,050 to $4,850
Basic ceramic or vinyl tile, simple square layout
Standard
$4,150 to $6,950
Porcelain tile, standard layout
Premium
$6,250 to $9,100
Large-format, natural stone or patterned layouts
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| bathroom (50 sq ft) | $510 – $1,200 | $1,050 – $1,750 | $1,550 – $2,250 |
| kitchen (150 sq ft) | $1,550 – $3,650 | $3,100 – $5,250 | $4,700 – $6,800 |
| main floor (400 sq ft) | $4,100 – $9,750 | $8,300 – $13,900 | $12,500 – $18,200 |
Amarillo labor market for tile floor
Wages are the part of this estimate that changes most from town to town. 2 trades carry the job here, and each is compared with its US median. The weighted result for Amarillo is 0.84 times the national level.
Tile and stone setters (47-2044) carry 85% of the labor weighting. BLS does not publish this trade for the Amarillo metro, so we used the Texas statewide median: $22.61 an hour against $26.77 for the US. The middle half of them earn between $19.28 and $26.45 an hour.
Construction laborers (47-2061), 15% of the weighting: a median of $18.35 an hour, 19% below the US median of $22.66. The middle half of them earn between $16.77 and $21.85 an hour. About 970 work in the metro. That is 78.3 per 10,000 jobs, compared with 70.5 nationally, so the supply of crews looks typical.
Quotes come from real crews, not medians. If the tile and stone setters on your job are paid at the 75th percentile ($26.45 an hour) instead of the median, the labor line grows by about $300. At the 25th percentile ($19.28) it shrinks by about $260. The total moves by 5.5% or 4.7%, so wages alone rarely explain a quote that is far outside our range.
For context on the local economy, BLS counts 123,930 jobs in the Amarillo area. That makes it the 175th largest of the 300 metros we cover, with 0.08% of US employment.
| Trade | Weight | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | US median | Ratio | Level used |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tile and stone setters (47-2044) | 85% | $19.28 | $22.61 | $26.45 | $26.77 | 0.84 | state |
| Construction laborers (47-2061) | 15% | $16.77 | $18.35 | $21.85 | $22.66 | 0.81 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 0.84 | |||||
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Tile flooring in Amarillo: your questions
+How much does it cost to install a tile floor in Amarillo?
For 200 sq ft, expect $2,050 to $9,100 in the Amarillo area. A standard-spec job lands at $4,150 to $6,950. Small jobs usually cost more per sq ft and large ones less.
+What is the price per sq ft for tile floor in Amarillo?
About $10.50 to $45.50 per sq ft for materials and labor, plus $0 to $0 for the permit if one is needed. The US range is $12 to $50.
+Is tile floor cheaper in Amarillo or Lubbock?
Lubbock is 125 miles away. The midpoint for 200 sq ft there is $5,550, which is 0% less than Amarillo ($5,550). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Amarillo?
About 38% at the midpoint, or $2,100 out of $5,550. Materials are 62% and permits 0%. Nationally, labor is 40%.
+What would kitchen (150 sq ft) cost in Amarillo?
$1,550 to $6,800. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does tile floor need a permit in Amarillo?
Often, but rules are set by your city or county building office, so call before you hire. Budget $0 to $0 for fees in the Amarillo area (our national range of $0 to $0 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Amarillo expensive for tile floor compared with the rest of Texas?
Amarillo is 3% below the Texas statewide estimate ($5,750 at the midpoint). We cover 21 metros in Texas; see the state page to compare them.
+What do tile and stone setters earn in Amarillo?
BLS has no published metro figure here, so we use the statewide median of $22.61 an hour, compared with $26.77 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $19.28 to $26.45.
+What do basic and premium tile floor work cost in Amarillo?
For 200 sq ft, basic work runs $2,050 to $4,850 and premium work $6,250 to $9,100. Basic means: basic ceramic or vinyl tile, simple square layout. Premium means: large-format, natural stone or patterned layouts.
Tile flooring near Amarillo
Where these numbers come from
Base prices are national ranges from the sources below. We scale labor by local BLS wages, materials by BEA goods prices and permits by the BEA all-items price level. Full method on the methodology page.